NEW DELHI: A scooter parked near the BSF Chowk in Punjab’s Jalandhar district caught fire on Tuesday evening, triggering panic in the area, though no one was injured, police said.The incident occurred around 8 pm on the busy road outside the Punjab Frontier headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF), which connects the main city…
UAE students set for long Eid Al Adha school break as authorities confirm holiday schedule / Image: File Eid Al Adha holidays and the mid-term school break are expected to merge into an extended holiday period later this month. Schools are now adjusting revision timetables, exam preparation plans and parent communication strategies to balance academics…
The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a combined investment of over Rs 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and a semiconductor packaging unit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The facilities will be…
Cillian Murphy does not do anything the expected way. Academy Award winner, the man behind Tommy Shelby and Robert Oppenheimer, he has spent two decades building one of the most respected bodies of work in modern cinema, always on his own terms and always with something real behind the eyes. The Cork-born actor does not…
CUET UG 2026 admit card: The National Testing Agency has released the admit card for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 today, May 5. Candidates who will appear for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website — cuet.nta.nic.in.The admit cards have been made available and candidates must…
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised Delhi Capitals over their team selection during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.After captain Axar Patel chose to bat, Delhi Capitals struggled and were reduced to 69 for five in 11 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi, who remained not out on 40,…
Michael Faraday (Image: Wikipedia) In science, it’s rare to find lines that sound both simple and deep at the same time. This is one example of a quote by Michael Faraday. It talks about being curious, finding new things, and staying grounded in reality. This statement seems especially important right now, when science is making…
Kalyan: The Manpada police in Dombivli have registered an offence against two former office-bearers of the Shivajirao S. Jondhale College of Engineering alumni association and a private bank manager for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 3 lakh from the association’s funds. Those who were booked in the case are identified as Sneha Mane Jondhale, former vice-president…
Bengaluru: The assembly election results from five states suggest parties in Karnataka must change tack and focus on governance performance, alliance cohesion and clarity on the chief minister face, analysts say. They say anti-incumbency continues to influence electoral outcomes, emphasising the need for govts to sustain delivery of welfare schemes and public services. They say…
Ayodhya: The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) on Monday issued the second phase of the Ayodhya Master Plan, covering 766.39 sq km of land in Ayodhya, Basti and Gonda districts.The master plan covers sectors including residential, commercial, mixed land use, industrial, office, public and semi-public facilities, transport and entertainment.ADA officials claimed that green land was included…
